spurn

verb
UK: /spɜːn/
US: /spɝːn/

  1. To refuse to accept something or someone because you feel that they are not good enough for you.

    1. She spurned his offer of help.
    2. The actress spurned all offers of marriage, preferring her independence.

  2. To reject with disdain or contempt.

    1. He spurned their invitation.
    2. The revolutionary spurned the corrupt government's attempts at reconciliation.

Synonyms

scorn refuse rebuff decline reject
spurn noun

  1. A rejection; a disdainful refusal.

    1. Her spurn hurt him a lot.
    2. After years of neglect, the old house stood as a spurn to modern development.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spurn" in English means: To refuse to accept something or someone because you feel that they are not good enough for you., To reject with disdain or contempt..

The phonetic transcription of "spurn" is /spɜːn/ in British English and /spɝːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spurn": scorn, refuse, rebuff, decline, reject.

Example usage of "spurn": "She spurned his offer of help.". More examples on the page.